False labor in a dog? Is it possible? (only those familiar should respond)?

Question

I have a foster dog that is pregnant. I got her Wednesday and she appeared very alert, happy, healthy, wanting to play. But she is obviously VERY pregnant. I expected her to deliver the pups within 10 days (going on her size of pregnancy and how swollen the vulva is).

By Thursday afternoon she started getting very restless. Panting VERY heavy. Every now and again you'd hear her give a little whimper. Then she acted like she almost held her breath for a split second, then the panting got heavier. By that evening, you could see the stringy discharge from the vulva and her panting increased, apetite slightly decreased. I knew she was in labor at this point.

Last night was a long night. She was VERY uncomfortable; panting heavy, caughing/vomitting, drinking but not eating. SURE signs those pups were on the way soon.

So here we are Saturday night and nothing. She's eating normal, not panting at all, no whining. But still VERY pregnant.

What's going on?

Please do not say take her the vet; she will be seen in the morning which is the soonest I can get her in. I'm just looking for other's personal experiences with this area.

She's in a dark and very quiet room with a deep covered crate for more "privacy". She has newspaper piled up inside the crate (deep enough to be able to "barry" them as if she were wild and in the dirt). Not sure of her breed yet.....maybe beagle and shepard? Perhaps a little chow and/or spitz (same general family). She's roughly 3 or 4 years old and obviously not her first litter. Don't know about prenatal care. Animal Control picked her up Monday "running wild" and she was here with me by Wednesday.

I have been checking on her every two hours and can definately feel puppies still moving inside. I'm guessing she's going to have between 7 and 10 (she really is OBVIOUSLY pregnant--LOL) The problem with emergency vet is that I have to have permission from the city to have her treated (because she is an animal shelter dog; I'm just here to foster while pregnant).

Answer 1

My family owns a dog kennel so I see a dog in labor almost everyday...does she dig in her bed they will always do this right before they are going to have the babies...if she is fine now I wouldn't worry too much about it but if she starts to discharge black fluid then you need to get her to an emergency vet or something because that is a sign that she is in great distress and could result in the death of her, the puppies or both...just watch and try to keep hydrated and comfortable...if shes eating and drinking I wouldn't worry too much.

Answer 2

False Labor In Dogs

Answer 3

Many people love the idea of owning a dog but one thing that they have to keep in mind often times, is that the dog needs to be trained. While the pet may look heart-breakingly cute when it's in a shelter or at the pound, picking out the dog is only the first part of the relationship between dog owner and the animal. Many people don't understand that they have to put time and effort into socializing the dog.

An unsocialized dog will intimidate others, tear up the home, and will create an environment that can become so bad that the it will have to be returned. Many times when dogs have to be returned to shelters or to other resources, it will end up euthanized, which is very heartbreaking. All of this can be spared if a person learns the various techniques in order to socialize the dog.

One thing that they have to understand is that the he wants to be told what to do. It's in the canine nature to follow a leader. The dog will be more than willing to obey the leadership of its master. Here's a look at some common techniques that are used in dog training:

"Dog Whispering"

This is a technique that has been around for a while, but gained national notoriety over the last 10 years. Some people might hear this term and wonder how in the world whispering to a dog can train it! Whispering isn't meant to be taken literally in this case. As trainers have shown, whispering is a term that refers to connecting with a being or an entity on a very deep and almost spiritual level. When it comes to dog training techniques, dog whispering involves careful observation of the dog's behavior and actions.

It literally entails getting inside the mind and the behavior system of the canine. When a person uses dog whispering techniques, they interact with the dog on the canine level. Again, one the most common mistakes that people make is treating the dog like a small human being.

"Reward Training"

Reward training is very simple and it's one of the older tricks that works. This is a simple method of training the dog by positive reinforcement. Once he does what it is told to do, it receives a treat. How this works is that the dog owner must entice the dog towards the treat. Once the canine develops awareness for the treat, it develops a strong desire for it. When the desire for it is extremely strong, the dog owner pulls back. Then the dog receives a command and when the dog obeys the command, it receives the treat. The object is to make the dog associate a treat with the command.

"Clicker Training"

Other dog training techniques include one that is similar to reward training, which is called clicker training. How this works is that the clicker is incorporated to get the dog's attention. The clicker is clicked as a form of communication with the dog. It learns that there is a command or reward associated in conjunction with the clicker. Many people claim that this is fun, and they actually make a game with the dog by using the clicker for their dog training tasks.

"Ultrasonic Whistle"

Last, a relatively new form of dog training technique is called the ultrasonic whistle. This works because the ultrasonic sound is only heard by the dog. When the owner is trying to communicate a command, or stop the dog from barking, they will blow on their whistle when they want to communicate a command to the dog. The benefit of this is that the humans can't hear this noise, but the dog can hear it, and they will learn to associate the sound with a command.

Dog training techniques aren't hard to incorporate, but they are something that absolutely must be incorporated from the time a dog owner brings their new dog home. No matter how old or how young the dog is, they will need training. Once they are trained properly, they will be a wonderful addition to one's family.

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Answer 4

False labour can happen in dogs just as it can in humans. I'm glad you are taking her to see a vet, because there are many complications that can happen in pregnancy. Usually the initial stage of labour can last several hours, even up to a whole day, bu once they are in active labour (pushing, straining to produce a puppy) for more than two hours and you don't see any sign of a puppy you should take her in immediately (call emergency if you have to) because the puppies can tear her uterus and infect her, which is a very serious condition. If she's acting normal now, she's probably fine, but simply uncomfortable, but it is a good idea to get her checked out anyways. Good luck!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Well, take her temperature, when her temp drops two or three degrees she will definately have the pups within 12 hrs.usually. If you see she has this again with no pups, take to the vet, she may have one stuck the wrong way. It depends on the breed of animal, small dogs ,more worries, bigger dogs less chance of problems. Also some breeds just in general have harder times ,like pugs for example. She may want to have a private place set up where she feels safe having her puppies too. Have a box lined with a soft changeable material out of the way of foot traffic and quieter then usual. Or she may take them to a bad spot.

Answer 7

Sounds like she has been in labor for over 24 hours. Tomorrow morning may be too late. Puppies will most likely be born dead and you may lose the kmother. A dog can have signs of labor without being in labor, yes, a false pregnancy, but in your case, it sounds like the real thing.

Answer 8

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Your dog has begun real labour. Don't worry too much. She will get restless for a short time followed by resting/sleeping, it can be confusing when you are watching! The best thing you can do is give your girl some space and allow her to sleep in between the first contractions. The first stages of labour is when the pup is positioning itself for delivery. When she starts pushing regularly and in earnest, the first baby will come quite quickly. Don't worry unless she is in hard labour and doesn't show any puppies. She will have her babies in the next hour.

Answer 9

i've heard of all those signs when a dog is in labor except vomiting. of course, i am not a dog expert, but my mom raises them. the only thing i would worry about is if the puppies are dead, and she isn't able to pass them, that has happened to my mom's boston terrier before. since she is a foster, did she receive good doggy prenatal care? if not, she could be having complications like that. sorry i couldn't help more. good luck, i hope she's okay!

Answer 10

yes this is normal. my dog did that about a week before she actully had the pups. she should have them within the next week